Apple’s India engineers push iPhones closer to hinterlands with local languages
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Apple’s India engineers push iPhones closer to hinterlands with local languages

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Last month, Apple announced that starting April, its iPhones will support 10 Indian languages. Thanks to the expertise of its Indian teams working with global ones, support for local languages will not just help Apple catch up with what Google’s Android has offered in India for years—it will also help it capture more first-time phone buyers from non-metropolitan markets across the country, experts said. Apple’s Indian teams A person with direct knowledge of the matter told Mint that the introduction of the new languages involved “crucial contributions from Apple’s India teams, which work cross-functionally across various aspects of the company’s software development, with their global counterparts". Introducing loacl languages “Introducing native support for languages definitely makes a case for Apple’s buyers to consider the brand, when it is compared with another brand on the retail shop floor. Local language support will only make its positioning stronger, and help tap the tier-II markets and beyond since that would be a new market for Apple to enter into," IDC’s Singh said.

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Apple Intelligence finally coming to India in April thanks to iOS 18.4 update, Beta version released
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Apple Intelligence finally coming to India in April thanks to iOS 18.4 update, Beta version released

Firstpost  

Apple has already launched the beta version of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, for developers to test the upcoming new AI features, giving a sneak peek into what’s coming next With iOS 18.4 set for an April release, Apple users in India and beyond can look forward to a more intelligent, intuitive, and secure experience. The tech …

Apple Intelligence finally coming to India in April thanks to iOS 18.4 update, Beta version released
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Apple Intelligence finally coming to India in April thanks to iOS 18.4 update, Beta version released

Firstpost  

Apple has already launched the beta version of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, for developers to test the upcoming new AI features, giving a sneak peek into what’s coming next With iOS 18.4 set for an April release, Apple users in India and beyond can look forward to a more intelligent, intuitive, and secure experience. The tech …

Apple iPhone Hits Record Sales in India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Apple iPhone Hits Record Sales in India

Deccan Chronicle  

Apple had great results in several emerging markets and is particularly keen on India, said CEO Tim Cook during Apple’s Q1FY25 earnings call. Counterpoint Research said Apple was ranked among the top five handset manufacturers for the first time in terms of volume in the December quarter, ended 2024 with the highest market value share. In the earnings call, Cook …

Apple Intelligence coming to India in April, Tim Cook confirms: Here’s what it means for iPhone users
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Apple Intelligence coming to India in April, Tim Cook confirms: Here’s what it means for iPhone users

Live Mint  

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the Cupertino-based tech giant will be rolling out Apple Intelligence in a localised English version to users in India and several other countries. Following a new iOS 18 update in April, eligible iPhone users will likely be able to access Apple's AI features in iOS 18 without having to change their default language …

Tim Cook says Apple Intelligence arriving in India in April, Apple is opening four more physical stores
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tim Cook says Apple Intelligence arriving in India in April, Apple is opening four more physical stores

India Today  

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company’s AI-powered suite, Apple Intelligence, will finally make its way to India starting in April, later this year. During Apple’s latest earnings call, Cook revealed that the rollout will include support for multiple languages, including "localised English to Singapore and India." India’s position as "the second largest smartphone market in the world …

Apple Intelligence will soon be available in Indian English: Everything we know so far
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Intelligence will soon be available in Indian English: Everything we know so far

India Today  

Apple released the first wave of Apple Intelligence in October 2024 with the iOS 18.1. To access the AI features on your eligible iPhones, you need to change your default regional setting to one of the languages that support Apple Intelligence. To change you settings, go to Settings > General > Language & Region and select English or any language …

Apple Intelligence Now Available for iPhone, iPad in India: How to Access It?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Apple Intelligence Now Available for iPhone, iPad in India: How to Access It?

Firstpost  

Apple Intelligence is now available for iPhone, iPad in India through a few settings adjustments. Users can access advanced tools like natural language processing, improved search capabilities, and even image generation. The feature set is designed to help people work smarter and enjoy richer interactions with their Apple products.

Apple Intelligence for India: A Sneak Peek at the Future of AI in the Land of the Rising Sun
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Apple Intelligence for India: A Sneak Peek at the Future of AI in the Land of the Rising Sun

India Today  

Apple introduces Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1, bringing AI-powered features to iPhone and iPad users in India. The feature is currently available only in U.S. English, with Indian users waiting for early 2025 access. To use Apple Intelligence in India, users can change the primary language to English (U.S.) in Settings > General > Language & Region. Once set, they …

Apple Intelligence Support In Indian English For iPhone Users Delayed Till 2025: Here’s Why
6 months ago

Apple Intelligence Support In Indian English For iPhone Users Delayed Till 2025: Here’s Why

News 18  

Apple’s busy start to September takes a break now that the sales of the iPhone 16 series have started in hundreds of countries. That’s not to say iPhone users in many countries cannot try out the AI features on the select models but their language support is limited to US English for the initial phase. Try Out Apple AI Now …

iOS 18 With India-Focused Customisation And Multilingual Support Rolling Out For iPhone Users
8 months, 2 weeks ago

iOS 18 With India-Focused Customisation And Multilingual Support Rolling Out For iPhone Users

ABP News  

Apple announced India-focused features for iOS 18 on Tuesday, which is designed to enhance eligible iPhones with the OS. Live Voicemail Transcription In Indian English iOS 18 brings new capabilities to iPhone users in India, including Live Voicemail Transcription in Indian English. Language Search In Indian Languages In iOS 18, Apple is introducing support for several Indian languages in its …

Apple's iOS 18 adds new features, with language support for Indian users
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple's iOS 18 adds new features, with language support for Indian users

India TV News  

Apple has brought additional features via its iOS update to improve the experience across phone and communication with support for new Indian fronts and numerals, language and input with a multilingual keyboard, enhanced language search and multilingual Siri support, the company said on Tuesday. In the latest update, users could customise the time on the lock screen with Indian numerals …

AI companies race to adapt chatbots to India’s many languages
8 months, 3 weeks ago

AI companies race to adapt chatbots to India’s many languages

Hindustan Times  

Global tech companies as well as local start-ups are looking to tap deeper into the Indian market with artificial intelligence platforms adapted for India’s vast range of languages, Financial Times wrote. Examples of companies and their products Microsoft, Google, and start-ups including Silicon Valley-backed Sarvam AI, founded just last year, and Krutrim, founded by Bhavish Aggarwal of Indian mobility group …

Google Gemini App Now In India, Supports 9 Indian Languages
9 months ago

Google Gemini App Now In India, Supports 9 Indian Languages

ABP News  

Google has officially rolled out a dedicated Gemini app for Android users in India. Users in India can access the Gemini app in English and nine Indian languages. Apart from English, Gemini app users in India will be able to talk in regional languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. "We're excited to announce …

Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target
1 year, 3 months ago

Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Apple has told India that its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones to have universal charging ports, a government document shows as the US tech giant lobbies for an exemption or delay. In a closed-door meeting on November 28 chaired by India's IT ministry, Apple asked …

Google Search's speaking practice feature now available for users in India: Know how it works
1 year, 5 months ago

Google Search's speaking practice feature now available for users in India: Know how it works

India TV News  

Google is introducing a helpful feature in its Search for specific countries including India. Android users in places like Argentina, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Venezuela will soon enjoy language support that focuses on improving speaking skills in English. The company's goal is to help learners practice vocabulary in practical contexts and enhance retention through spaced repetition, a proven method …

Apple's 'Made in India' iPhone 15 to hit stores worldwide together
1 year, 6 months ago

Apple's 'Made in India' iPhone 15 to hit stores worldwide together

India TV News  

In a significant move, Apple is gearing up to release its upcoming 'Made in India' iPhone 15 in India almost simultaneously with its worldwide launch, set for September 12, according to sources cited by the Economic Times. This move is expected to align India's release date more closely with the global launch, thanks to the high level of interest and …

Apple’s ‘Dil Maange More’: Wants to increase global iPhone production in India to 18% by 2025
1 year, 9 months ago

Apple’s ‘Dil Maange More’: Wants to increase global iPhone production in India to 18% by 2025

Firstpost  

It seems that Apple wants to place some big bets on its Indian factories, and the local, Indian companies that it has partnered up with. The tech giant wants to increase India’s share in the global production of iPhones from 7% to 18% by 2025 Apple is really pushing to increase its organic presence in India. Apple recognises India’s emerging …

Google is bilingual in India, whether users ask for it or not
1 year, 11 months ago

Google is bilingual in India, whether users ask for it or not

The Hindu  

There’s a reason people in India have been seeing bi-lingual search results on Google. “Using advanced machine learning-based translation models and a cross-language search technology, we’ll serve you high-quality and relevant content in your local language alongside English results, if that’s how you choose to view them,” Google had said in its blog post announcing bilingual results. A similarly inconsistent …

Google For India Announce New Search Feature to give users access to web pages in Indian Local Languages
3 years, 4 months ago

Google For India Announce New Search Feature to give users access to web pages in Indian Local Languages

ABP News  

New Delhi: In a bid to extend the benefits of the country's growing digital economy to more people, Google India on Thursday announced a slew of new product features and partnerships at the seventh edition of Google For India event. The search engine giant announced vaccination booking, local language and voice support in Search and its digital payments platform, Google …

Exclusive: Local Language Support Most Requested Feature, Says Clubhouse
3 years, 4 months ago

Exclusive: Local Language Support Most Requested Feature, Says Clubhouse

ABP News  

Popular social audio chat app Clubhouse introduced support for local languages as it was one of the highest requested features from all regions, including India, a top company executive has said. Aiming to take on its growing rivals in the space, the social audio chat app has added support for five Indian languages that include Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and …

More Than Just New iPhones, Apple Accelerated India Focus With Made In India And The Online Store
4 years, 2 months ago

More Than Just New iPhones, Apple Accelerated India Focus With Made In India And The Online Store

News 18  

“Oh, its Apple, they’ll launch phones once a year and a few iPads and Macs and that’s it”. Five new iPhones, three iPad refreshes, MacBook Pro 13 and the MacBook Air getting two updates in the year, the gorgeous iMac 27-inch, two family lines of the Apple Watch, the HomePod Mini and well, the super expensive and super attractive AirPods …

Google strengthens language capabilities to drive internet adoption in India
4 years, 3 months ago

Google strengthens language capabilities to drive internet adoption in India

The Hindu  

Google on Thursday said it is adding capabilities that will make it easier for people to get search results and navigate on Google Maps in additional Indian languages, and even learn how to solve math problems in Hindi. The addition of these features is part of Google's effort to solve challenges around consumption, communication and creation of content in local …

Google Maps Now Supports 9 Indian Languages, Company Announces During Google for India L10n Event
4 years, 3 months ago

Google Maps Now Supports 9 Indian Languages, Company Announces During Google for India L10n Event

News 18  

Google today held its special L10n event that highlighted the company’s efforts for including more Indian languages in its ecosystem. Further, the company also announced that users can now toggle search results on mobile devices between English and any of the four newly added Indian languages: Tamil, Telugu, Bangla, and Marathi. Further, During the event, Google also announced that its …

Google India L10n Event Live Updates: Google Maps Gets 9 Indian Languages, MuRIL Model Announced
4 years, 3 months ago

Google India L10n Event Live Updates: Google Maps Gets 9 Indian Languages, MuRIL Model Announced

News 18  

Google India held a special L10n event earlier today, with clear focus on the company’s local language models. After the broader Google For India event earlier this year, the L10n event focused on smaller optimisation to various products that Google India will be rolling out. MuRIL will help develop machine language models faster for local languages, therefore improving Search, Assistant …

Google India announces new features across products to help users with regional languages
4 years, 3 months ago

Google India announces new features across products to help users with regional languages

India Today  

Google India has announced a range of new features that will help users overcome the language barriers at the L10n event today. Convenient toggling between English and Indian languages: Formerly, Google helped users change any query typed into English to Hindi using the Hindi chip or tab. Now, users can toggle between English and Indian languages during Google Search with …

Apple iOS 13: Siri to soon talk in desi English accent
5 years, 9 months ago

Apple iOS 13: Siri to soon talk in desi English accent

India TV News  

Apple iOS 13: Siri to soon talk in desi English accent As Apple iOS 13 is set to reach India this fall, the new operating system on iPhones is loaded with India-specific features like desi English accent. As Apple iOS 13 is set to reach India this fall, the new operating system on iPhones is loaded with India-specific features like …

How AI is helping firms tap users of Indian languages
6 years, 6 months ago

How AI is helping firms tap users of Indian languages

Live Mint  

Do you know that close to a million bookings are done in local languages daily on the Ola app? HDFC Securities became India’s first trading house to offer stock trading services in local languages over “HDFC Sec” Android app, enabling its customers to buy and sell stocks in 12 Indian languages. Reverie, one of the first Indian technology-based languages localization …

Indian government extends the deadline to add support for Indian languages in mobile phones to February 2018
7 years, 5 months ago

Indian government extends the deadline to add support for Indian languages in mobile phones to February 2018

Firstpost  

The body noted that implementation of local Indian languages on handsets would fuel the growth of the industry substantially. The government has given four more months to handset companies to add support for Indian languages on mobile phones, by extending the deadline to 1 February 2018. “Industry has been working relentlessly for the implementation of Indian language support on handsets …

Google has added eight additional Indian languages to its voice search
7 years, 7 months ago

Google has added eight additional Indian languages to its voice search

Firstpost  

Google’s new language support will also enhance voice typing on Gboard, helping users to respond to emails on the go and send texts within messaging apps. Google on 14 August launched voice search support for eight additional languages spoken in India, allowing people to use their voice to dictate queries both in Gboard on Android and in Search through the …

Gmail adds support for six Indian languages on feature phones
11 years, 11 months ago

Gmail adds support for six Indian languages on feature phones

Firstpost  

Google is warming up to Indian audiences, and how. The search engine giant has added support for six Indic languages in Gmail for feature phones. Starting today, Gmail will support six languages on feature phone browsers: Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu. Six new Indian languages added to Gmail for feature phones Google clearly wishes to be able to …

Yahoo India expands into five more Indian languages
13 years, 1 month ago

Yahoo India expands into five more Indian languages

Firstpost  

By the end of 2012, Yahoo India will provide content in eight local Indian languages in a bid to expand its user base. Yahoo’s existing local language content is provided by partnerships with Jagran, Lokmat, Dinamalar and Anandabazar Patrika, and it may expand this model to support the extra languages, according to MediaNama, which also says : “Yahoo claims that …

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